Immigration relief for Japanese
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would temporarily halt removal (deportation) to Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear tragedy. (posted 3/21/11)
On 3/17/11 the U.S. government remindsthat eligible Japanesemay apply for immigration related benefts.Under immigrationlaw foreign nationals in U.S.may seekextension, change of immigration status and parole etc. The governmentletter suggests expedite requests would be entertained for parole, employment authorization and immigrant visa.
Employers to register H-1B (01/04/11)
Government proposed to change the rules requiring employers to electronicallyregister before filing any cap subject H-1B petition. The government claims that the new process would help in regulating the lottery process and would reduce the cost to some employers. The new system would prevent multiple filing by an employer for the same employee and make actual H-1B filing more expensive.
